Hormone deficiency
See
endocrine disorder
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- Diagnosis of Growth Hormone Deficiency The child with growth hormone deficiency is often small, with an immature face and chubby body build.
- However, in some cases, the cause of growth hormone deficiency is unknown (idiopathic).
- In most cases, though, the cause of growth hormone deficiency is simply unexplained.
- What are the symptoms of growth hormone deficiency? A total growth hormone deficiency is often discovered in a child's infancy.
- Future Directions Growth hormone deficiency is an important cause of excess morbidity and even mortality.